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Geranium Brittlegill

Russula fellea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Russulales)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Russula
Species
Russula fellea (Geranium Brittlegill)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rúsula de hiel
German Gallentäubling

Similar Species in Russula

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
Least Concern
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
Least Concern
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Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
Least Concern
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Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
Least Concern
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Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
Least Concern
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Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
Not Evaluated
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Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
Endangered
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Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Geranium Brittlegill?
The scientific name of Geranium Brittlegill is Russula fellea. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What is the conservation status of Geranium Brittlegill?
Geranium Brittlegill (Russula fellea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Geranium Brittlegill live?
Geranium Brittlegill is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Geranium Brittlegill belong to?
Geranium Brittlegill (Russula fellea) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Geranium Brittlegill endangered?
No, Geranium Brittlegill (Russula fellea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Geranium Brittlegill belong to?
Geranium Brittlegill (Russula fellea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Geranium Brittlegill?
The closest relatives of Geranium Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
LC 🐾
Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
LC 🐾
Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
LC 🐾
Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
LC 🐾
Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
NE 🐾
Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
EN 🐾
Camembert Brittlegill
Russula amoenolens
LC 🐾
Coal Brittlegill
Russula anthracina
NT 🐾
Misfit Brittlegill
Russula xenochlora
NE 🐾
Amethyst Brittlegill
Russula amethystina
DD 🐾
Birch Brittlegill
Russula betularum
LC 🐾
Fruity Brittlegill
Russula queletii
LC 🐾
Russula pseudoaeruginea
DD 🐾
Russula anatina
NT 🐾
Russula atrorubens
LC 🐾
Russula firmula
DD 🐾
Russula sericatula
DD 🐾
Beechwood Sickener
Russula nobilis
NE 🐾
Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
EN
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